2018 Premium Xiao Qing Gan Tea (Pu Erh Stuffed Mini Tangerine)

We are delighted to introduce a limited batch of premium Xiao Qing Gan (小青柑), crafted from hollowed-out green tangerines filled with first-grade ripe pu erh tea, and sun-dried to perfection.

Each tangerine can steep up to 1.8 liters of tea, offering a delicious tangerine peel aroma until the very last steep.

With only 20kg produced, don't miss the chance to place your order before it's sold out.

Each Xiao Qing Gan weighs between 8-10 grams, averaging at 9.2 grams.

The perfect ripe pu erh tea for Xiao Qing Gan

In 2018, Xiao Qing Gan tea became so popular that sourcing quality ones was nearly impossible. As demand skyrocketed, Chinese tea brands scrambled to offer this unique tea. Instead of sourcing this tea, we decided to embarked on our own journey to produce the perfect Xiao Qing Gan from scratch.

After sampling and tasting various Xiao Qing Gan teas in 2018, we found many lacking complexity as well as balance between tangerine aroma and ripe pu erh tea. Some had an overwhelming citrus scent, while others were too earthy in flavour.

We concluded that the ideal ripe pu erh tea for Xiao Qing Gan should be a blend of smaller and younger leaves, with less intensive post-fermentation. This produced a more complex, balanced, and less earthy tea. Additionally, by applying our knowledge of jasmine tea production, we refined the processing method for ripe pu erh tea to enhance the absorption of the citrus aroma.

In summer 2018, fresh green tangerines from the Xinhui region of Guangdong were harvested. These tangerines were cleaned, hollowed out, and filled them with our own ripe pu erh tea. They were then naturally sun-dried, wrapped in paper, and stored for further aging and aroma absorption.